Jay Underwood
About Jay Underwood
Jay Underwood is a Territory Manager at ACV Auctions, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in the digital automotive marketplace, with a background in sales and business development across various companies.
Current Role at ACV Auctions
Jay Underwood serves as a Territory Manager at ACV Auctions, a position he has held since 2019. Based in New Orleans, LA, he focuses on enhancing the efficiency of the automotive marketplace by connecting sellers and buyers. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience in the digital automotive sector to improve customer satisfaction and streamline operations.
Previous Experience at Wholesale Auto Group
Before joining ACV Auctions, Jay Underwood worked at Wholesale Auto Group as a Sales & Business Development professional from 2018 to 2019. During his one-year tenure in Kenner, Louisiana, he contributed to the company's growth by implementing effective sales strategies and fostering relationships with clients.
Experience at Cox Automotive
Jay Underwood spent nine years at Cox Automotive, where he held the position of Dealer Advertising Success Consultant from 2008 to 2017 in the Greater New Orleans Area. His responsibilities included utilizing various dealership software tools and providing support to dealers to enhance their advertising success. He also worked briefly as a Dealer Merchandising Supervisor at AutoTrader.com in 2008.
Educational Background
Jay Underwood earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism & Mass Communication from Drake University, where he studied from 1981 to 1985. This educational background has contributed to his strong communication skills and ability to create effective value presentations in his professional roles.
Skills and Expertise
Jay Underwood possesses a strong understanding of the digital automotive marketplace and is skilled in utilizing various dealership software, including vAuto Provision, VinSolutions CRM, and KBB's Instant Cash Offer Tool. He is fluent in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Google Drive, and Salesforce, which aids in his business operations. His expertise includes complex solution selling and training, which has positively impacted the success of the teams he has worked with.